Louis van Gaal's first in depth interview since he became Manchester United's
manager showed that he has charisma and presence and is very demanding of
his players, says Mark Ogden

Louis van Gaal has created an instant impression on the club’s pre-season tour of the United States by overseeing victories against LA Galaxy and Roma prior to the match on Wednesday morning with Inter Milan in Washington DC.

His first in-depth interview since becoming Manchester United's manager revealed that he had far more presence and aura than David Moyes ever had, Mark Ogden says.

It also revealed how demanding Van Gaal will be of his players, Ogden adds.

"He made it very clear that he expect his players to pick up his new methods very quickly. He expects them to be quick thinkers, quick learners and to just apply his methods."

Van Gaal would not be drawn into any mind games about Manchester City or Chelsea during the interview, Mark Ogden says, and the Dutchman suggested that those teams would be "knocking on United's door" this season.